The cost for repairing the damage caused by last September's flood in the Fish Creek Basin will likely be in the millions of dollars.

The cost for fixing damage in other areas around town - other than Fish Creek - won't be cheap either.

That became apparent on Tuesday night as Special Projects Manager Scott Zurn recommended to the board that they approve RG and Associates LLC as the firm to design and oversee 28 bundled flood projects throughout the town outside of the Fish Creek area.

The cost of the design and oversight work, which will be shared by FEMA/FHWA funds, Colorado OEM funds, and matching funds from the town will be $565,365.

The budget Zurn produced calls for FEMA/FHWA to fund $424,023, Colorado OEM to fund $70,671, and the town to provide $70,671 in matching funds.

The actual construction work is estimated to cost another $2 million, Zurn said.

The board approved the recommendation to hire RG and Associates on a 6-0 vote.

Zurn said he chose to bundle or package the 28 sites because of their size and locations before soliciting qualifications for consulting services.

"These were everywhere and they were small," Zurn told the board. "I thought we would get more bidding by packaging them altogether."

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Zurn said he determined RG and Associates to be the most qualified firm that responded. Public Works staff then negotiated fee rates and estimated hours required to complete the restoration work in accordance with FEMA and FHWA regulations.

Zurn also told the board that this is a "not to exceed" agreement with RG and Associates. He said the project could be under budget but not over.

In response to questions about the location of the 28 sites, Zurn said all were within the town limits.